Cryptic crossword clue
They talk most when the static is sorted 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CHATTIEST

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The straight part
We know that "They talk most" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they talk most = chattiest.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CHATTIEST mean?

CHATTIEST adjective
  1. Of a person, chatting a lot or fond of chatting.
  2. Of a text or speech, expressed in a conversational style.
  3. Supplying more information than necessary; verbose.
CHATTIEST adjective
  1. Infested with lice; or, dirty, worn or of poor quality; lousy.

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